Garden Storytime
2026-06-04 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-06-06 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-06-11 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-06-13 10:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden, 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, 55405, United States
Thursdays, May 7-October 8, 10-10:30 am
Sundays, May 17-October 11, 10 am – 10:30am
Come for a nature-packed Storytime in the heart of the Wildflower Garden led by a Naturalist. Read stories and sing songs before exploring the trails or making a themed craft in the Martha Crone Visitor Shelter. Perfect for ages 0-7 with their caregivers present.
No registration necessary, meet outside the Martha Crone Visitor Shelter.

Flower Hour
2026-06-04 17:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-11 17:00 - 18:00 | MN
Thursdays, May – August, 5-6 pm
Join a Naturalist for an hour-long evening walk through the Garden to see the seasonal wildflowers. The plants are the highlight here in this tour. Come learn and unwind in nature in the beautiful Garden.
No registration necessary, meet at the Visitor Shelter.

Cuentos Infantiles en el Jardín - Spanish Storytime
2026-06-05 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-06-12 10:00 - 10:30 | MN
Viernes, 5 de junio – 26 de Agosto, 10:00am – 10:30am
¡Cuentos y actividades sobre la naturaleza dirigidos por un naturalista!
No necesita inscribirse; nos reunimos fuera del edificio, Martha Crone Visitor Shelter. Niños de 0 a 7 años acompañados con un adulto.
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Fridays, June 5 – August 28, from 10:00am – 10:30am
Stories and activities about nature led by a naturalist!
No registration is required; we meet outside the Martha Crone Visitor Shelter.
Ages 0-7 with caregivers present.

Early Birders - May-August
2026-06-06 07:30 - 09:30, 2026-06-13 07:30 - 09:30 | MN
Saturdays, May – August: 7:30-9:30 am
Learn to observe and identify birds by sound and sight as you walk through the Garden and Wirth Park with a Garden Naturalist.
No registration necessary, meet at the Garden’s parking lot.

Vivie 5K/10K
2026-06-06 09:00 | Lake Harriet, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Lymphoma Walk
2026-06-06 09:00 | Lake Nokomis, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Rose Garden Volunteering
2026-06-06 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Lyndale Park/Rose Garden, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Calling all rose lovers! Join the Deadheaders and develop skills while supporting care of the historic rose garden. Each gardening day will focus on a different topic related to the seasonal maintenance of Lyndale Park Rose Garden.
Dates: 1st and 3rd Saturday & select Thursdays, May-October, 9-11am
Location: Lyndale Park Rose Garden
Meet near the Heffelfinger fountain
Supplies: Gloves, tools and parking passes will be provided
Weather: We work in light rain but will suspend or cancel work in severe weather
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY – ALL ARE WELCOME!
Sign-up here

Pollinator Gardening at Van Cleve Park
2026-06-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Van Cleve Park, 901 15th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55414, United States
Help out in the three Van Cleve Pollinator Gardens! We meet in Van Cleve Park once a month to work on the Accord Garden (10 am), the Poolside Pollinator Garden (11 am), and the Marshall Field Pollinator Patch (Noon).
Dates: 5/16, 6/6, 7/11, 8/1, 9/12
Location: 901 15th Ave SE
Supplies: Tools, gloves, and snacks will be provided
Host: This event is hosted by East Bank Neighborhoods
Learn more
Email: Como-gardens@eastbankmpls.org

Break the Cycle
2026-06-07 11:00 | The Trailhead, 1339 Theodore Wirth Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, 55411, United States

Peace Garden Volunteering
2026-06-08 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-10 09:30 - 11:30 | Lyndale Park Peace Garden, 4124 Roseway Road, Minneapolis, MN, 55409, United States
Join the Peacekeepers for staff-led volunteering in the Peace Garden! This fun and friendly group meets twice a week to care for this beloved garden. Activities include planting, weeding, light pruning, and general garden maintenance.
Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30am through October.
Location: Lyndale Park Peace Garden. Meet your host Jacob in the parking lot.
Supplies: Gloves, tools and parking passes will be provided.
Weather: We work in light rain but will suspend or cancel work in severe weather.
Sign-up here

Lake Harriet Buckthorn Slaying
2026-06-09 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-11 09:00 - 11:00 | 4291 Queen Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410, 4291 Queen Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55410
Help clear buckthorn around Lake Harriet!
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-11am, May-September
Location: West side of Lake Harriet, between West 42nd and West 44th
Supplies: Bring your own water bottle, safety glasses, work gloves, and wear a long sleeve shirt and long pants. We will supply training and tools. If you prefer to bring your own tools (loppers, hand saws, and pruners are permitted) please mark them with your name.
Host: Lake Harriet Environmental Committee
Email Jim Nicholas to get involved jnicholas5329@gmail.com

Afternoon Birding Stroll
2026-06-09 16:00 - 17:00 | MN
Tuesdays, June 2-30, 4-5 pm
Join a Naturalist for a late afternoon stroll on the trails in search of the various bird species that call the Garden home. Binoculars are available to borrow. Learn to identify birds by their plumage and songs while walking among the flowers.
No registration necessary, meet outside the Martha Crone Visitor Shelter.

Help out in the JD Rivers' Children's Garden!
2026-06-09 16:00 - 18:00 | JD Rivers Children’s Garden, 2900 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55405, United States
Help out in the JD Rivers’ Children’s Garden!
Tasks will vary depending on the time of year, but may include: weeding, planting, watering, garden clean-up, soil transportation and more.
Dates: Spring and Fall dates, morning and evening times

Location: JD Rivers’ Children’s Garden. 2900 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis, MN. 55405

Parking: Parking is available on the south side of Glenwood Ave and perpendicular streets
Supplies: Gloves and tools will be provided
Weather: We work in light rain but will suspend or cancel work in severe weather
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY – ALL ARE WELCOME!
Children are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult. You will be asked to sign a volunteer waiver upon arrival.
Sign-up here

Invertebrate Discovery Walks
2026-06-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden, 1 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, 55405, United States
Wednesdays, June 3 – June 24, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Join a naturalist on a walk to discover the hidden kingdoms of insects and other invertebrates in the Garden! We’ll learn about invertebrate identification, their behavior, and ecology as we observe them on the trails.
No registration necessary, meet outside the Martha Crone Visitor Shelter.

Father Hennepin Bluff Stewardship
2026-06-11 17:30 - 20:30 | Father Hennepin Bluff Park, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Help restore native habitats and protect the clean waters of this scenic nature sanctuary by the Mississippi River. As a volunteer, you will assist in creating spaces for native plants to thrive, removing invasive species, and cleaning up the shoreline and park slopes near limestone rocks. You’ll have the opportunity to rotate between various stewardship activities throughout the season.
Date: Select Saturdays and Thursdays April-November
Location: Father Hennepin Bluff Park. Clear instructions upon signup.
Supplies: Gloves and tools provided
Host: This event is hosted by East Bank Neighborhoods
Sign up and learn more here.

Knitting in Nature
2026-06-11 18:00 - 19:00 | MN
Second and Fourth Thursdays of the month, May-August from 6-7:30 pm. (Start date is May 14, 2026)
Bring your projects and join fellow crafters in the garden for knitting, crocheting, and crafting in community as Autumn settles in the Garden.
All experience levels are welcome!
Some chairs provided. No registration necessary, meet at the Visitor Shelter.

Victory Gardening
2026-06-12 09:00 - 11:00 | Victory Memorial Drive, Victory Memorial Drive, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Join an MPRB horticulturalist for monthly gardening at Victory Memorial!
Dates: Second Friday, May-October, 9-11am
Location: Victory Memorial, 4499 Victory Memorial Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55412
Meet by the flagpole
Supplies: Gloves and tools will be provided
Weather: We work in light rain but will suspend or cancel work in severe weather
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED – ALL ARE WELCOME!
Sign-up here

Neighborhood Creek Restoration: Bloomington to 12th Ave S
2026-06-13 09:00 - 11:00 | E Minnehaha Pkwy & 14th Ave S, 1398 E Minnehaha Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN
Help Field Regina Northrop Neighborhood Group restore the Minnehaha Creek woods by removing buckthorn, garlic mustard and other invasive plant species and adding native grasses, flowering plants and shrubs.
Dates: Select Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays May-November
Location: Meet at 14th Ave S. and Minnehaha Creek (at the footbridge)
Supplies: Bring your own water bottle, safety glasses, bug spray and gloves (we’ll have basic pairs if needed). We will supply training and other equipment. If you prefer to bring your own tools (loppers, hand saws, and pruners are permitted) please mark them with your name
Host: Field Regina Northrop Neighborhood Group
Sign up and learn more here!

Loring Park Garden Volunteering
2026-06-13 09:00 - 11:30 | Loring Park, Loring Park, Minneapolis, MN, 55403, United States
Join us for treats, community, and gardening!
Dates: Second Saturday Gardening at Loring Park, May-October
Time: 9am, meet in the garden for coffee and treats; 9:30-11:30am gardening
Location: Loring Park Garden of the Seasons
Supplies: All supplies and instruction provided
Weather: We work in light rain but will suspend or cancel work in severe weather
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY – ALL ARE WELCOME!
Sponsors: Friends of Loring Park and the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB)
Sign-up Here

Lake of the Isles Cleanup
2026-06-13 09:30 - 11:30 | MN
Help keep our lakes clean while meeting neighbors!
Dates: Second Saturdays May-September, 9:30-11:30am
Location: Meet on the footpath at Euclid Pl & E Lake of the Isles Pkwy
Supplies: Gloves, buckets, bags, rakes and trash pickers are provided
Additional Info: You may want to wear tall boots to reach trash at the edge of the Lake. Please be cautious as we sometimes find sharp objects.
Bring your friends and family! You are welcome to bring your canoes and kayaks.
Host: This event is hosted by Green Guardians
Sign up and learn more here.

Lake of the Isles Cleanup
2026-06-13 09:30 - 11:30 | Euclid Pl & E Lake of the Isles Pkwy, 2644 Lake of the Isles Pkwy E, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Help keep our lakes clean and meet neighbors!
Dates: Second Saturday, 9:30-11:30am, May-September
Location: Please check-in on the footpath at Euclid Pl & E Lake of the Isles Pkwy
Supplies: We’ll have treats and clean up gear like gloves, buckets, bags, rakes and trash pickers.
You may want to wear tall boots to reach trash at the edge of the Lake.
Bring your friends and family! You are welcome to bring your canoes and kayaks.
Host: Green Guardians
Learn more and sign up!
